Off the Ball Podcast

Off the Ball Podcast

Scottish football gets a kicking from BBC Radio Scotland’s Off the Ball, presented by Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

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Episode's summary

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Tam's in London so we've got award winning comedian Susie Mccabe in the hot seat with Stuart Cosgrove. Writer Adam Kenicer talks about his book Tynecastle Rising covering last year's incredible season, rapper Billy Boyd talks about California Schemin' getting it's US release and his new book covering his amazing story and Livingstone's Cammy Kerr reviews the weekend's games. Plus we're joined by Scott Watson from Armadale Thistle who tells us about how his team had to play two games... in one day! All this and the Terracing Teaser and our Cold Weather XI featuring Bertie Cauld and Chilly Bremner!

Episodes

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The Week In Football; First Day Disasters; Scottish Films; Best View in Scotland

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! Tam's in London so we've got award winning comedian Susie Mccabe in the hot seat with Stuart Cosgrove. Writer Adam Kenicer talks about his book Tynecastle Rising covering last year's incredible season, rapper Billy Boyd talks about California Schemin' getting it's US release and his new book covering his amazing story and Livingstone's Cammy Kerr reviews the weekend's games. Plus we're joined by Scott Watson from Armadale Thistle who tells us about how his team had to play two games... in one day! All this and the Terracing Teaser and our Cold Weather XI featuring Bertie Cauld and Chilly Bremner!

19 Oct 2026
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The Week in Football; Favourite Football Sketches; Jackets; Words Unique to Football

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! After an interminable International Break - the football's back. What is your favourite ever football sketch? Can you better than Johnny Sack-ed in the Morning, Bob Valentine's Day Massacre or Ally McHeist for our Gangster XI? Find out why Celtic supporting comedian James Gardner has to buy merch from the Rangers store and Scottish Government Gaelic Ambassador and former Inverness Caley player Calum Ferguson explaind how James' favourite player's name means the Son of the Sea in gaelic. All this plus the Terracing Teaser.

12 Oct 2026
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North Macedonia v Scotland; Screen To Stage; Two Doors Down and Teeth XI

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! All the best bits from Saturday and Sunday's shows with the build up and reaction to North Macedonia 0-2 Scotland. Stuart and Tam are joined by Scottish entertainment great Jonathan Watson who's promoting the stage production of hit show Two Doors Down. From Broxburn to Brazil - the greatest football ground that starts with the letter 'B'. The Terracing Teaser and in tribute to Dame Esther Rantzen - the Teeth XI featuring Andreas Molar, Crown Alexander and Root Gullit.

05 Oct 2026
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Slovenia Scotland; Singing Performances; Hampden Team of the Week

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world! All the best bits from Saturday's pre and post Slovenia Scotland shows with Stuart Cosgrove, Tam Cowan and Ray Bradshaw including the post-match thoughts of new boss Sebastien Pocognoli. How do you think the match went? Who would get into your Hampden XI - can you do better than Restricted View Keevins or Mason Mount Florida? Can you top a woman eating Wotsits while singing The Whole of the Moon as a memorable singing performance?

28 Sep 2026